Nelsonville Y M C A drive reports $8050 pledged to date
Nelsonville Y M C A campaign receipts show $2 030 from individuals with ~50 to be visited, plus $1 080 from industries making a total of $8 110 noted at the Oct 26 board meeting. J M Poston to spearhead Columbus efforts. goal remains $5 000 as directors plan late reorganization in about two weeks.
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Nelsonville
Board of
Industries
J. M. Poston
Columbus
Edward Johnson
Thomasson
E. M. Poston
C. W. Thompson
R. A. Dean
L. D. Lampman
al Brenholts
Roy Brenholts
Charles Sheppard
Red Cross
The
Automobile Club
John W. Scott
Funeral held for Albert Mann in Nelsonville
Funeral services for Albert Mann were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Christian church with I O O F and Jr. O U A M lodges and Rebekahs in attendance. Rev W A Roush of Columbus officiated with solos by Mrs. Loren North, Mrs. Hall, and Miss Beth Verity. Burial followed at Greenlawn. many out of town relatives and friends attended.
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Nelsonville
Albert Mann
Christian Church
I. QO. Oo
Rebekahs and Daughters of America
W. A. Roush
Columbus
Loren North
Hall
Beth Verity
Frank Beougher
Rockbridge
Carl Cable
Shawnee
Ed Phelps
Athens
Walter Ward
Oak Hill
Social Notes Highlight Family Visits Across Cities
Mrs T S Bush visits Detroit as guest of son Thomas Jr. Mrs George Bonner and Beverly Lou of Chillicothe stay with Mrs Bonner’s parents Mr and Mrs Alex Nelson. Mrs Joe Tignor and son travel to Detroit to visit Mr and Mrs Graham Johnston. Mrs L A North Mrs Dow Bowers and Miss Beth Verity visit The Plains. Mrs Clifford Kelly of Jerseyville visits Mrs Sam Starkey. Willis Davis of Columbus stays with brother Delbert Davis and family.
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T. S. Bush
Thomas Jr
Detroit
George Bonner
Beverly Lou
Chillicothe
Bonner
Alex Nelson
Joe Tignor
Graham Johnston
L. A. North
Dow Bowers
Beth Verity
the Plains
Clifford Kelly
Jerseyville
Sam Starkey
Willis Davis
Columbus
Delbert Davis
Halloween Party for Methodist Sunday School Class No. 21
The Class No. 21 Halloween party was hosted by Mrs. W. W. Kelley Jr on West Washington Street. The Kelley home featured pumpkins fodder and autumn decor. Prizes went to Erma Wilson for costume and Mrs Hartley for second place.
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Methodist Sunday School
W. W. Kelley
West
Washington Street
Kelley
Harry Lines
Lawrence Sines
Erma Wilson
Hartley
John Low
Jonas
Merrill Green
Frang O'Mara
Ruth Call
Dave Evans
Carl Mathews
Loyal Woman's Sunday School Holds Monthly Meeting
The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian Sunday school gathered Tuesday evening at Clinton Street with Mrs Belle White. Devotional leader was Mrs Viola Keplar and class president Mrs Sam Starkey led the business session. A nominating committee for officer elections next year was named and the group will meet December 7 with Mrs Starkey. Committee members were Mrs Sarah Steenrod Mrs Mary Ray and Mrs Marion Lowthers. Mrs White served refreshments to twenty members and three guests.
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The
Christian Sunday School
Belle White
Clinton Street
Viola Keplar
Sam Starkey
Starkey
Sarah Steenrod
Mary Ray
Marion Lowthers
White
Fire at Lick Run mine near Nelsonville causes alarm
Reported gunfire on the mine property proved unfounded after investigation. An automobile carrying Major Thomas, Robert Green, and Captain Havlin was fired upon near the road by the tipple as they left the site. no injuries were reported.
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Nelsonville
Lick Run
Thomas
Robert Green
Green
Willard Havlin
Havlin
Evans to Speak Nelsonville Dinner Address
The Rev. Lloyd Evans speaks at Franklin Park M. E. church in Columbus tonight at 6 o clock for a dinner meeting. He will be Ed ward Johnsons guest and returns home tomorrow.
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Franklin M. E. Church
Nelsonville
Lloyd Evans
Columbus
Franklin Park M. E
Evans
Edward Johnson
Willis May Seek 1928 Presidential Nomination
In Canton Ohio Senator Simeon D Cantons Lincoln junior high school cost one million dollars stands as a new local project. Senator Fess comments that Willis may pursue the Republican nomination if Coolidge does not declare his candidacy and accept the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
U.P
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Simeon D. Canton
Lincoln
Willis
Fess
Coolidge
Senate
Capetown Summary on Masai Punishment for Trader Killings
A Capetown report states Masai tribesmen received punishment after killings of several white traders. The account notes state actions taken by authorities and the response of local communities.
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Capetown
Lawyers in Judge Kader's Court Warned Against Slang
In Chicago, attorneys appearing before Judge Kader were cautioned to avoid slang language in court. The note aimed to maintain decorum and clear communication during proceedings.
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Chicago
Policeman John Parkins dies during arrest chase in Vancouver
Vancouver constable John Parkins collapsed and died after pursuing a thief in a high speed chase. The incident occurred as officers closed in on the suspect, who was being detained following the pursuit.
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Vancouver
B. C
John Parkins
Seeds Eng Joseph Peller Starved Himself to Death
Joseph Peller of Seeds, England, starved himself to death after grieving the death of his wife, an act reported in local dispatches. The tragedy underscores the lasting impact of bereavement on individuals.
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Eng
Joseph Peller
Creek Blaze Threatens Crooksville Oil Creek
On October 26 a creek through Crooksville caught fire when mischievous boys struck a match. A wall of flame twenty feet high and a quarter mile long menaced property and wells. Roseville and Crooksville fire departments with hundreds of residents battled the blaze. Several oil wells overflow into the creek.
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New Lexington
Crooksville
Roseville
Average Man from Fort Madison Featured as National Average
Gray of Fort Madison Iowa is pictured surveying Chicago from a hotel roof after a magazine National survey named him the average American man. His hometown was also listed as the average city in the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy i. Gray
Fort Madison
Chicago
Gray
Rotary to Build Float for Armistice Parade
Nelsonville Rotary club members Lloyd Evans William Mills and Orlie Rider named to a committee to provide a parade float for Armistice Day events November 11 The club also donated 60 to the YMCA fund.
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Nelsonville
Rotary Club
American Legion
Lloyd Evans
William Mills
Orlie Rider
Y. M. C. A. Fund
Masquerade Dance at Moose Hall Opens Social Season
A masquerade dance will be held at the Moose hall on Thursday evening October 27 with prizes to be awarded. Mrs Elwood Reeves will join the Past Noble Grand society at her Walnut street home Thursday evening. Miss Corinne Kreppel hosted a bridge luncheon Tuesday for Philena Nelson who departs for Indian River City Florida to spend the winter. Miss Kreppel served a two course luncheon. Mrs Fay Pettit Solon was an out of town guest. Miss Nelson won the guest prize and Miss Jose Shay the high score prize.
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Moose Hall
Ening
Bridge
Corinne Kreppel
Columbus Treet
Philena Nelson
Oon
Indian River City
Fla
Kreppel
Fay Pettit Solon
Vogan
Nelson
Jose Shay
Surprise 76th Birthday Party for Mrs Wallace at Home
Neighbors and friends gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Henry Wallace's home to celebrate her sixty sixth? birthday with a surprise party. They presented a fruit basket and birthday cake and shared reminiscences of happier days. A chicken dinner followed with guests including Mrs Charles Bagley Mrs Maggie Bagley Mrs Scott Mrs Etta McKibben Mrs Lutie Jilson Mrs Myrtle Brooks Mrs Jay Keplar Miss Gertrude Dalton Miss Maybelle Dalton Henry and Verdon Wallace Mrs Henry Wake the honor guest, and the hostesses Birdie Evans Hazel Walce.
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Irs
Henry Wallace
Leventy
Charles Bagley
Maggie Bagley
Scott
Etta McKibben
Lutie Jilson
Myrtle Brooks
Jay Keplar
Gertrudend Maybelle Dalton
Henry and
Verton Wallace
Henry Wake
Birdie Evans
Hazel Walce
Minister Sues Excluded Members Over Slander Claims
Rev. Winfred Altwater sues Clyde Meek and 16 church members at Lodge Avenue Presbyterian in Toledo. He alleges slander after their exclusion from membership and seeks 50000 dollars in damages in common pleas court.
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Toledo
Winfred Altwater
Common Pleas Court
Clyde Meek
Lodge Avenue Presbyterian Church
Fire, Explosion Kill One in Cleveland Incident
Fire marshals began probing a Cleveland blaze and explosion that killed one man and seriously burned another. Investigation focuses on cause and origin of the deadly incident.
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Cleveland
Parents Urged To Card Youngsters In Celebrations
Police rush to quell premature Halloween celebrations on the West side. Bricks pelted Wallace Pratt home on Central avenue while Oliver Dahl and Frank Hamilton homes were disturbed. Mayor Moore says three extra police will patrol city areas through Halloween to prevent damage and protect residents. He urges parents to warn children to avoid property damage or harming pedestrians.
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Hallowe'en
Wallace Pratt
Central Avenue
Oliver Dahl
Frank Hamilton
Cemetery
West Washington
Alex M. Moore
Vinol claims energizing iron tonic for tired people
An old promotional piece touts Vinol as a strengthening iron and cod liver tonic used for 25 years to help weak tired women overworked men and sickly children. It features a testimonial from Luccy Stovall and lists McKee Drug Co. in Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy as outlets.
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Luccy Stovall
Mc-Kee Drug Co
Nelsonville
Gem Pharmacy
Steubenville Unable to Host 1928 Ohio Legion Convention
Officials of Argonne Post No. 38 American Legion announced Steubenville cannot accommodate the 1928 convention. Delegates at Canton last summer awarded Steubenville the meeting, but a city survey showed insufficient facilities.
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Steubenville
Argonne Post No. 38
American Legion
State Legion Department
Canton
Woman in Politics Sparks Oklahoma Battle Over Governor Johnson
Oklahoma City October 26 A woman described as the Mrs Colonel House of Oklahoma politics centers the latest attack on Governor Harry S. Johnson's administration. Democratic leaders backing a special legislative session to probe the administration object to the authority of Mrs O Hammond the governor's confidential secretary and reputed power behind the throne in state politics.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
UPX
Colonel House
Oklahoma
Harry 8. Johnson
0. Hammond
Conspiracy charge against two Ohio revenue agents
Cincinnati October 26. William H. Schubeler 39 and Roscoe C. Brann 46 of Blanchester Ohio revenue field men were arrested yesterday on a conspiracy to solicit and accept a bribe charge. Friends in the internal revenue office predicted they will clear themselves. Leé Hollman chief deputy U S marshal led the arrest.
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Cincinnati
U.rp
William H. Schubeler
Roscoe C. Brann
Blanchester
Friends
Cincinnati Internal Revenue Collectors Office
Schubelter
Brann
Leé Hollman
Marshall
Masquerade Pie and Candy Social Slated at Gum Tree School
A masquerade pie and candy social is scheduled for next Monday evening at Gum Tree School. The event invites neighbors and families to join in a community gathering with treats and costumes.
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Gum Tree School
Meeting of Business Women's Club at City Building
A meeting of the Business Women's Club will be held at 7 20 oclock Thursday evening in the club room in the City building.
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Business Woman's Club
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Exenkemper in Corning
Mr and Mrs Maurice Rodgers hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs John Exenkemper at their Corning home on Saturday. Guests included family friends from Corning Crooksville Glouster and Jacksonville with gifts ice cream and cake served, then a personal note about Mrs J C Ditter visiting Newark and staying with the Fisher family.
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Corning
Maurice Rodgers
Rodgers
John Exenkemper
Exenkemper
John Eexenkemper
Elsie Woods
Crooksville
Fire damages pantry and kitchen at North Congress street home
Fire damaged the pantry and kitchen of Arthur Boyles residence on North Congress street causing about 1000 dollars in loss. The fire department arrived at 10 30 this morning. Defective wiring in the pantry is thought to have started the blaze and the flames gutted the pantry and kitchen but did not reach the main house.
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Arthur Boyles
Congress Street
Grandfathers' Club Camp Brings 15 Members to Littlehampton
In Littlehampton England fifteen members of the Grandfathers' club, with a combined age totaling 1,200 years, are gathered for a camp near the town.
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Littlehampton
Eng
Grandfathers’ Club
Revival services begin at United Brethren church
In Corning on October 26 revival meetings start at United Brethren Church with Rev Miss Pearl Ludwick participating. A two week revival precedes the second anniversary next month, totaling four weeks of services. Sunday will feature Glad Chest day when juniors raise a missionary offering for a new Albuquerque New Mexico church. The Rev Mr Ludwick will deliver the message after Sunday school.
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Ludwick
Girls Win After Delay in Bare Leg Competition
A brief sports item notes that after an hour's delay the girls completed their race or event, finishing with a victory. The account emphasizes the delay and the final win by the competitors.
Weather warms from freezing to 70 by noon
The morning started at freezing and temperature rose to 70 by midday with the thermometer still climbing as records closed for the day. Tuesday and Wednesday readings show temperatures at multiple times of day.
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P.m
A.m
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Board of Directors
Mann
Hallowe'en Party
Johnny
Yakima
Wash
SUES
Athens Armature and Machine Works
Fern Street
Peoples Store
Glousters
Ram Shoes
Isaac Wilson
Chauncey
McCormick’s Jewelers & Optometrist
J. E. Zeller
Auto Tire & Gasco
National Refining Company
Rose Gasolini
National Refining CO
Ohio Legionnaires
Woman IN Politics
Nna
Hallowe'en Social
J. C. Ditter
Newark
Fred Fisher
John Fisher
Fred
Vienna
W. J. Dorion
New York
Carter
Nmechems
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